Transmigrating as an Extra Third-Rate Villain

Chapter 44 - 44:Training Camp [3]

I slumped down on my seat without even turning my head towards the entrance, where Ruby stood with a grin.

Did Professor Zia actually listen to me? I mean, technically, these were people I've met before... but honestly, I'd rather be with randoms.

Ruby and Irene just don't seem like a good combo in any shape or form.

While Zach sat down next to me, Ruby took the last remaining seat across from him. Without technology, all of us awkwardly stared out the window except Ruby, who was staring ahead with a smile.

Did Ruby have something to do with this odd group?

After a couple more minutes, the speakers of the bus announced.

"The bus will now depart and arrive in approximately 8 hours. We recommend that you use this time to get to know your group members and make new friends!"

After that, the bus started moving, but it moved faster than I expected, so I was immediately jerked upwards from my seat and right towards Irene, who was across from me.

Well, Irene didn't notice, as she was trying her best to avoid looking at me. She stared at the floor, the walls, the window, and even Ruby with a permanent disgusted expression.

Seeing an opportunity to end this awkward silence, Zach immediately stepped up and said.

"Seeing as we'll be together for the next few days, why don't we all introduce ourselves and give one fun fact?"

Is he a camp counselor?

Looking at the scenery of the sea that I had dived into not too long ago, I replied.

"I'm good."

Zach's exasperated expression only grew as Irene remained silent while staring out the window; however, his expression did a quick 180 when Ruby responded cheerfully.

"Sure, we might as well."

Sending me a menacing glare that I could only see through the reflection of the window, Ruby said.

"Right, Ren?"

Well, she is technically my boss, so I can't really say no to her. Anyway, looking out the window is giving me a headache. Seeing too much causes my brain to be overloaded with information, which in turn causes me to have a headache.

Closing my eyes, I replied.

"Alright... let's have Irene go first because she's clearly in desperate need of friends."

If I was going down, then Irene was going right down with me.

Silently looking away from the window and back at me, a small flame began to generate on the palm of Irene's right hand. The flame was pure red, and its edges were as sharp as my daggers.

"WAIT, WAIT IRENE, CALM DOWN, HE WAS JOKING."

Letting out a scoff at Zach's panicked words, I looked straight back into Irene's fiery red eyes before saying.

"Don't worry, Zach; I don't think her flames can even cause the fire alarm to go off."

The size of fire extended beyond the palm of Irene, threateningly growing closer and closer to me while Irene replied.

"You wanna test it?"

Interrupting our heated confrontation this time was not Zach but Ruby, as she cheerfully announced.

"Well, since no one else wants to go first, I'll go. My name is Scarlett, but you can call me Ruby. For my fun fact, I enjoy playing knowledge-based games like chess."

Reaching into her backpack, Ruby pulled out a set of cards before continuing.

"I even brought a deck of cards if anyone wants to play cards."

Enticed by the possibility of playing poker, I immediately raised my hand to shuffle the deck, which would give me control over what game we would play, but Ruby stopped me.

"You'll have to introduce yourself to play!"

"I'm Ren, and people say my hobby is harassing girls."

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"..?

Catching Ruby off-guard by my interesting introduction, I swiftly grabbed the deck of cards from her hand and began shuffling, ignoring the starstruck gazes of the entire group.

After hesitating for a couple of seconds, Zach also introduced himself.

"You can call me Zach, and as you can see by the camera around my neck, I enjoy taking pictures. As an avid member of the academy photography club, I have been assigned the task of documenting this trip, so I hope that you'll help me find some interes-"

Still shuffling the deck of cards, I interrupted Zach and turned to Irene.

"Good for you, Zach. Mrs. No friends, what about you?"

Incited by insult, Irene immediately replied.

"Mr. Harasser, you all already know my name, and my hobby is magic re

Did she see right through me at the start..?

Realizing that hesitating while talking to her would bring more suspicion, I replied immediately.

"Where does all this bullshit come from? You seem to have an endless amount of it stored in that head of yours."

"Oh, come onnn, I was just joking around. Unless you maybe took it seriously?"

Disregarding her comment, I turned around and headed back to the section. There was no way I was going to a bathroom on the bus, no matter how luxurious it was.

You may say, Ren, didn't you use the bathroom on a dangerous mountain range for three days straight? But I've come a long way since then.

As I entered the section, I saw Zach trying to sleep while Irene was staring out the window, paler than usual.